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Stonehenge is possibly the world's most famous prehistoric monument. It sits within a landscape that has awed and inspired visitors for thousands of years. Use our suggested activities, reading and video resources to explore this vast and mysterious landscape dating back more than 5,000 years.
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Until the very end of the Georgian period, power belonged almost exclusively to those who owned substantial land or wealth: the aristocracy, and the mercantile and banking elites who bought their way into the ruling circle.
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Explore history with English Heritage! On this page, discover Queen Victoria and the Victorians and find loads of fun things to watch, read and do!
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The Scarecrow Trail is back for 2026, and the theme for this year is 'Myths & Legends'. Explore the gardens to discover a whole host of characters guarding the grounds, created by local schools, clubs, groups, organisations and more! Make sure to cast your vote before you leave the site to give your favourite a chance of winning a rosette this year.
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England underwent huge changes during the reigns of three generations of Tudor monarchs. Henry VIII ushered in a new state religion, and the increasing confidence of the state coincided with the growth of a distinctively English culture.
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Eugenics – meaning ‘good breeding’ – was coined in 1883 by Sir Francis Galton to describe ‘the science which deals with all influences which improve the inborn qualities of a race’. We explore the controversial and changing ideas about eugenics, and some of the figures with blue plaques who supported or opposed it.
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An introduction to Roman Britain
An overview of the 400-year period when Britain was part of the Roman Empire, from the invasion in AD 43 to the end of Roman rule in the early 5th century.
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Transatlantic Slavery and Abolition
From the 17th to the early 19th century Britain played a central role in the transatlantic slave economy. Discover how traces of transatlantic slavery can be found across many English Heritage sites and blue plaques, and explore the stories of individuals whose lives were touched by enslavement.
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A Community Christmas at Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Join us on Sunday 6 December, 11am–4pm, for a festive community day at Tynemouth Priory and Castle! Bring your family and friends, wrap up warm and enjoy an afternoon of live music, entertainment, food and festive activities in the stunning surroundings of the Priory.